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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.71, 618.10 and 250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.71, 618.10 and 250.10 is: 374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.71 : 618.10 = 250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.71/618.10 = 250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.71x = 618.10 × 250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.71x = 154,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,585.41/412.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.57

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